Report: Detroit Lions sign former Jaguars Pro Bowl RB Montell Owens

The Detroit Lions have added former Jacksonville Jaguars running back Montell Owens to help on special teams.AP File Photo

ALLEN PARK -- The Detroit Lions have signed former Jacksonville Jaguars running back Montell Owens, according to the team's website. Terms of Owens' deal were undisclosed.

While Owens is a running back/fullback, he has been a special team standout in the NFL.

Owens made two Pro Bowl appearances (2010 and 2011), but was released by the Jaguars on May 16. He was the third-longest tenured Jaguars player.

Jones entered the NFL as an undrafted rookie in 2006 after playing for the University of Maine. Owens has four offensive starts in his career - all last season - after the Jaguars sustained injuries at running back. He finished with 42 carries for 209 yards and one touchdown last season.

Overall, Owens has rushed for 292 yards and three touchdowns, plus has 132 receiving yards, in seven NFL seasons.

Owens has the chance to replace receiver Kassim Osgood, who was signed last year by Detroit to lead its special teams unit. Osgood previously played for Jacksonville, too.